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• 03 Apr 2024 (13 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 23:05 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• Solar eclipse sights might vary on the edge of totality: report

  02-04-2024 23:00 via space.com
  
  Do you live near the edge of where the solar eclipse passes? You might want to dive further into the shadow of totality to make sure you don't miss it, a new report suggests.
  
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• Chinese space junk falls to Earth over Southern California, creating spectacular fireball (photos, video)

  02-04-2024 22:32 via space.com
  
  A big piece of Chinese space junk fell to Earth over Southern California early Tuesday morning (April 2), putting on quite a show for observers in the Golden State.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (14 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 22:21 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• Will the 2024 total solar eclipse be visible from space?

  02-04-2024 22:00 via space.com
  
  ISS astronauts and satellites will have a bird's-eye view of the April 8 total solar eclipse, which will thrill skywatchers across North America.
  
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• ISS astronauts ready to watch the solar eclipse from space on April 8

  02-04-2024 22:00 via space.com
  
  ISS astronauts and satellites will have a bird's-eye view of the April 8 total solar eclipse, which will thrill skywatchers across North America.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (15 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 21:16 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• Get a sneak peak at Universal Epic Universe's Celestial Park, coming in 2025 (images)

  02-04-2024 21:00 via space.com
  
  See newly released concept art for Celestial Park, one of the five "worlds" of the Universal Epic Universe theme park, coming in 2025.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (16 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 20:12 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

  02-04-2024 20:00 via space.com
  
  We are a planetary scientist and an astronomer who, with funding and support from NASA’s Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute, have created and published a set of tactile graphics, or graphics with raised and textured elements, on the 2024 total solar eclipse.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (17 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 19:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• A 'horned' comet may be visible during the 2024 total solar eclipse

  02-04-2024 19:00 via space.com
  
  An unusual "horned" comet is now visible in the night sky and may even make a rare appearance during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.
  
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• 'Zeus made night from mid-day:' Terror and wonder in ancient accounts of solar eclipses

  02-04-2024 18:00 via space.com
  
  For millennia, solar eclipses like the upcoming one on April 8 have inspired awe, wonder and fear. Here are some of the most intriguing accounts of solar eclipses from ancient Greece to the Mayan empire.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (18 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 17:57 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (19 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 17:18 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• The faintest star system orbiting our Milky Way may be dominated by dark matter

  02-04-2024 17:00 via space.com
  
  The stars of a possible ultra-faint dwarf galaxy, known as UMa3/U1, could be held in place by the gravitational glue of dark matter.
  
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• NASA's Parker Solar Probe makes 1st-of-its-kind observation within a coronal mass ejection

  02-04-2024 16:00 via space.com
  
  NASA's Parker Solar Probe looked into a coronal mass ejection coming from the sun for the first time, detecting some turbulence that has intrigued scientists.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (20 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 15:55 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• JAXA and Toyota's 'Lunar Cruiser' moon rover is now a Transformers toy

  02-04-2024 15:00 via space.com
  
  Japan's proposal for a moon rover is "more than meets the eye." A newmodel of JAXA's Lunar Cruiser not only replicates the Toyota transport, but can also transform into Optimus Prime.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (21 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 14:59 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (22 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 14:14 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• I'm taking the train to see the solar eclipse in Canada. Here's why I'm riding the rails

  02-04-2024 14:00 via space.com
  
  The April 8 solar eclipsedoesn't quite reach totality in my home Canadian city, so I'm hopping on a train to find it. I had good reason to stay off the road, or away from the air.
  
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• I'm taking the train to see the 2024 solar eclipse in Canada. Here's why I'm riding the rails

  02-04-2024 14:00 via space.com
  
  The April 8 solar eclipsedoesn't quite reach totality in my home Canadian city, so I'm hopping on a train to find it. I had good reason to stay off the road, or away from the air.
  
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• 03 Apr 2024 (23 hours away): Conjunction of Venus and Neptune

  02-04-2024 13:22 via in-the-sky.org
  
  Venus and Neptune share the same right ascension, at a separation of 17'.
  
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• Stars, planets and more will be visible during the total solar eclipse on April 8. Here's where to look

  02-04-2024 12:00 via space.com
  
  When the total solar eclipse travels across North America on April 8, the skies will darken. Here's what to look for during totality.
  
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• 06 Apr 2024 (4 days away): Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn

  02-04-2024 05:26 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon and Saturn share the same right ascension, at a separation of 1°13'.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (Yesterday): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (9 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (8 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (7 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (6 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (53 minutes ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (5 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (4 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (4 days ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (3 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (3 days ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (23 minutes ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (23 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (22 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (21 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (20 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (2 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (2 days ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (19 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (18 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (17 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (16 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (15 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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• 02 Apr 2024 (14 hours ago): Moon at Last Quarter

  02-04-2024 05:15 via in-the-sky.org
  
  The Moon reaches last quarter phase – rising in the east at around midnight and appearing high in the sky by sunrise.
  
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